I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been providing therapy and assessment for over 15 years. I obtained my MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University, and have trained and worked in diverse treatment settings (i.e., Toronto General Hospital, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto Health and Wellness Centre).

From the beginning of my training, my focus has been helping individuals improve their relationships. (Even my graduate school research examined how therapist and client work effectively together!) Working with people who struggle with having the relationship they want with their partners, their parents, and most significantly, with themselves, is the area of practice I find most fulfilling. As humans, one of our deepest yearnings from when we were babies is to feel safe and secure with others and within ourselves. As a Clinical Psychologist, I support my clients in healing insecurities and restoring connection to themselves and their most important others.

I have extensive specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, and I draw from other modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and attachment- and mindfulness-based approaches. Emotion-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps clients to better understand and make sense of their feelings, and transform their painful and stuck emotions. It is effective in helping clients reduce self-criticism and feelings of shame, as well as resolve lingering ‘unfinished business’ that clients might have with important others such as caregivers or romantic partners.

In addition to helping clients feel more secure in themselves and their relationships, my practice also focuses on providing mental health support for the Asian-Canadian and children of immigrant communities. As a 1.5 generation Chinese Canadian, I provide therapy support to clients who are navigating issues around racial identity. I welcome working with those who would like to engage in (re)discovering themselves and their relationship to their culture and background. This might include developing an awareness and deeper understanding of how family and heritage have shaped who you are, finding and reclaiming pride in your unique identity, as well as processing experiences of racism and racial discrimination.